Rapid color change

[G24]

Hi Drnase,

Very often when I go to the bathroom/toilet and look in the mirror, I think I'm looking a bit red. But if I stands there for a while (a min or two), looking in the mirror, I'm almost positive the redness fades... Any reason for this? Is it my eyes fooling me? Can my thin skin show very small changes in facial bloodflow?

Thank you,

G24

[RedHotCanuck]

Interesting. I sometimes notice the same thing. I think its basically my eyes adjusting to the light in my bathroom. After a little bit, my color does change.. hmmm

[arcticlobo]

I would think it is your eyes. It the bathroom brighter/darker than the room you are previously in before entering?

[G24]

The thing is that after a min or two, my skin always look less red :)

[drnase]

Hi Drnase,

Very often when I go to the bathroom/toilet and look in the mirror, I think I'm looking a bit red. But if I stands there for a while (a min or two), looking in the mirror, I'm almost positive the redness fades... Any reason for this? Is it my eyes fooling me? Can my thin skin show very small changes in facial bloodflow?

Thank you,

G24

I have absolutely no idea. Could be eyes or different lights -- try going from completely dark room to a prelit bathroom several times and see if pupil changes have anything to do with it.